Suzuki LT-A450X 2006, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before attempting to start the engine,
make sure to follow these steps.
1. Set the parking brake lock.
2. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
3. Turn the key to the “ON” position.
4. Set the engine stop switch to the
“

” position.
This vehicle has two systems for
engine starting. You can use the elec-
tric starter or the recoil starter. To use
the electric starter, simply push the
electric starter button. When you use
the recoil starter, follow the procedure
below.
NOTE:
•
The engine can be started in any
gear if you squeeze the rear brake
lever until the interlock switch
clicks.
• Pull the starter rope slowly until
you feel the starter engage. With
the starter engaged, pull the rope
forcefully to start the engine.
If the idle speed is so low that the
engine rattles just after starting it,
open the throttle briefly to raise the
idle speed.
When the Engine is Cold:
1. Move the choke lever all the way
to the left.
2. Close the throttle completely and
push the electric starter button or
use the recoil starter as described
above to start the engine.
3. Immediately after the engine
starts, keep the engine speed at
steady speed by varying the
choke lever position.
4. Move the choke lever to the “OFF”
position approximately 30 sec-
onds after the engine starts. It
may be necessary to use the
choke longer than 30 seconds in
extremely cold weather.
When the Engine is Warm:
Close the throttle completely and
push the electric starter button or use
the recoil starter as described above
to start the engine.
NOTE: Operation of the choke lever is
not necessary to start the warm
engine.